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Donnie Bickham Middle School takes first place in Robotics Competition

NATCHITOCHES – A team from Donnie Bickham Middle School in Shreveport won this year’s Fall Robotics Competition, an annual event hosted by Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology. Caddo Middle Magnet won second place and North DeSoto Middle won third. Stephanie Mason, team sponsor from North DeSoto, was named STEM Teacher of the Year.

This […]

Annual Lessons and Carols Service to be presented Dec. 5

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a candlelight service of “Lessons and Carols” Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 145 Church St. in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins will conduct the Chamber Choir. […]

Fall Commencement will be Dec. 13-14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Fall Commencement exercises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 13 and 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 in Prather Coliseum.

During the 10 a.m. ceremony on Wednesday, diplomas will be awarded to graduates earning from the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy College of Education and […]

Demons on Fire – Trevor Williams makes waves on the runway and in the field

NATCHITOCHES – Trevor Williams is a Natchitoches native who will graduate from Northwestern State University in December after studying communications in the Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts with a concentration in broadcasting and a minor in English. In addition to his expertise in filming, editing, reporting and multimedia production, his interest in […]

Jazz for Pups concert to benefit local animal rescue agency

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Jazz Combos will present their annual Jazz for Pups concert on Monday, Dec 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. A live stream of the concert will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The concert is a benefit performance in partnership with Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA). Admission […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 26 – Dec. 2 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 26 – Jan. 7, 2024 – Registration for Spring 2024 semester available through NSU Connect

Nov. 27 – University reopens after Thanksgiving holiday

Nov. 29 – Fall 2023 Robotics Competition and […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 19-25

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 19-25 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 19 – Jan. 7, 2024 – Registration for Spring 2024 semester available through NSU Connect

Nov. 20-24 – University closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 22 – Women’s basketball vs. Grambling, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

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Alum establishes three first-generation scholarships in memory of Brittain, Pierce, Ware

NATCHITOCHES – Three pillars of the Northwestern State University family were honored and memorialized Nov. 18 when the NSU Foundation announced the creation of the Jack Brittain Jr., Jerry Pierce and Richard Ware First Generation Endowed Scholarships, made possible by a $300,000 donation from Robert “Skeeter” Salim.

“The impact of these scholarships cannot be overstated,” said […]

NSU Cenla nursing students volunteer in the community

Nursing students and faculty from Northwestern State University’s Cenla campus in Alexandria volunteered and administered more than 150 flu vaccinations during a drive through vaccination day at Rapides Parish Health Unit in Alexandria. Faculty promote student participation as an important way to learn and promote wellness to the community. From left are Chloe Hamilton, Breanna […]

Bailey Willis named Miss NSU, Ebenezer Aggrey named Mr. NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Bailey Willis of Opelousas has been named the 2023 Miss Northwestern State University and Ebenezer Aggrey of Baton Rouge has been named Mr. Northwestern State University. Willis and Aggrey were selected for the honor by their fellow students.

Willis is the daughter of Alvada and Christopher Willis. She is a senior […]

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